Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Cercis
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
Eastern Redbud
In German
Kalanchoe
OstRedbud
In French
Kalanchoe
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Cercis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is and Eastern Redbud season is . The type of soil for Kalanchoe is and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kalanchoe and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Care of Kalanchoe and Eastern Redbud
Care of Kalanchoe and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.